Category Archives: Events

Titanic Museum Trip

Titanic Experience – Thursday 24th April 2025
We are arranging a trip to Belfast to take part in the Titanic Experience for all our Primary 5 pupils.  The trip will cost £80 per person and we will be travelling with Dodds Travel.  The trip has changed date from the original survey date after confirmation from Dodds Travel.
We will leave Galston Primary School at 9:00am and travel to Cairnryan by coach.  From Cairnryan we will get on the ferry and sail to Belfast, the sailing should take around 2 hours 15 mins and the children will eat their packed lunch (which they should bring with them) on the ferry.
When we arrive in Cairnryan we will then take part in a tour of the Titanic Exhibition and then also do a walking tour of Belfast.
We will leave Belfast at 7:30pm and sail to Cairnryan by ferry, with everyone receiving an evening meal on board the ferry on the way back.  We will then get the coach from Cairnryan back to Galston Primary School and should arrive back by 11:40pm.
The total cost is £80 which can be paid in instalments (minimum instalment is £5) and must be paid in full by 24th March 2025. Payments can be made using Parentpay.
We are also looking for parent helpers and due to the nature of the trip all parent helpers will also require to pay £80 too.  Any parent helpers should contact the school office and we can add the parent onto parentpay for payment.
If your child requires a school packed lunch can you please contact the school office.

Open Afternoons *New Dates for the Diary*

Open afternoons/assemblies are going to be in the afternoons on the dates below. Each class will send out more details closer to the time.
Class Assemblies/Open Afternoons
Base 1
Thursday 27th February
Base 2
Wednesday 19th February
Primary 4S/4T
Thursday 3rd April
Primary 5P/5CM
Wednesday 19th March
Primary 5/6NM
Thursday 22nd May
Primary 6F
Friday 6th June
Primary 6/7 and 7
Thursday 29th May

Primary 4S

‘🥳P4S has met their next class point target!🥳
At the beginning of the year the class agreed on their rewards and goals. This time, our reward is a movie afternoon with a cuddly toy.
After lunch on THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER the class will be watching ‘The Grinch’ (2018) (rated U) with some snacks that will be provided. Children do not need to bring in their own snacks and all allergies will be accounted for.
This is not a dress down day for our class, however children are welcome to wear their Christmas jumpers and slippers if they wish.
If you have any questions or do not wish for your child to take part, please get in touch by Wednesday 18th.
Thank you! 🎄

Coffee and Carols

WOW!!  £2184 raised!!
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Nativity and Christmas Concert. We raised a huge amount that will go towards providing our pupils with valuable learning experiences within the school.
The pupils were absolutely amazing and did us proud.
Hamper Winners were announced this morning and everyone has been contacted.
Just a reminder that we close at 2.30 on Friday 20th December. All pupils who go home in a bus or taxi will be collected from school at 2pm.
Thank you again for your continued support throughout the year.
We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and we will see you all on Monday 6th January at 9am.

Reminder – Christmas Panto

M & M Productions pantomime – Friday 20th December 24 – Robin Hood
Children can come to school however they please, comfies, pjs or casual clothes and can bring along a blanket/pillow etc. Children can also bring their own snacks for the in-house pantomime (no nuts or foods containing nuts). The cost per child is only £3 and should be paid no later than Thursday 19 December.

Christmas Service Help Wanted

Our Christmas Service is on Thursday 19th December at Galston Parish Church and as always we require parent helpers to help walk the children to and from the church . We will be leaving the school at 9:15 am and returning as soon as the service is finished. If we do not get enough helpers we will not be able to have our Christmas service at the church. Helpers can walk with any class. Please call the school office ASAP if you can help on this occasion.

Christmas Update and Reminders

Wednesday 11th December – Afternoon Concert/Nativity 1.30pm

Thursday 12th December – Evening Concert/Nativity 6pm

Friday 13th December – Primary 6 and 7 Christmas Party 1.30pm

Monday 16th December – Primary 5 Christmas Party 1.30pm

Tuesday 17th December – Primary 4 Christmas Party 1.30pm

Wednesday 18th December – Primary 3 Christmas Party 11am

Primary 2 Christmas Party 1.30pm

Thursday 19th December – Christmas Church Service 9.30am

Primary 1 Christmas Party 1.30pm

Friday 20th December – School Christmas Panto

Bus Children collected at 2:00p.m.

School Closes 2.30pm